Virginia born Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey’s first elected Democrat woman governor

Newark, NJ – Mikie Sherrill was sworn in today as New Jersey’s first Democrat woman governor, but she is not the first New Jersey born woman to serve in that role. In…

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A family’s desperate search underway after puppy stolen inside SUV near Newark

Newark, NJ – A family is pleading for the public’s help after their gray BMW X5 was stolen Sunday evening with their puppy still inside, sparking an urgent search across North Jersey.…

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Seal found lounging on busy Jersey Shore beach gets escorted to quieter sands

Brigantine, NJ – A young harbor seal resting on a crowded stretch of Brigantine beach was relocated Friday afternoon after marine rescue workers determined the area posed risks to the animal as…

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New York judge again rules suspect lacks capacity to stand trial in 2019 Hanukkah stabbing case

NEW CITY, N.Y. – The man accused of carrying out a brutal machete attack during a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey more than six years ago has once again been deemed mentally unfit…

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Virginia to mandate bar and restaurant drink to food ratios in 2026

RICHMOND, VA – Legislation introduced in the 2026 General Assembly session seeks to adjust Virginia’s longstanding rules that determine how much food restaurants must sell compared to alcohol to maintain a mixed-beverage…

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Wingstop turns up the heat with new Hot Honey Trio now available across New Jersey

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Wingstop is doubling down on sweet heat this winter with the nationwide launch of its new Hot Honey Trio — three limited-time flavors designed to satisfy fans’ growing…

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Ohio office pool turns $8 into Powerball million

27 coworkers strike $1 million Powerball prize after reinvesting $8 win INDEPENDENCE, OH — A group of 27 coworkers turned a modest $8 lottery win into a $1 million jackpot after pooling…

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Pennsylvania surges to top tier for business survival under Shapiro

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania ranks among the top states in the nation for new business survival, according to newly released federal data that shows more than half of businesses launched in the…

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Virginia bill proposes permanent daylight saving time pending federal approval

RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would move the Commonwealth to year-round daylight saving time, ending the biannual clock changes that shift residents between standard and daylight…

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Virginia bill proposes $15 minimum wage by 2029 with annual inflation adjustments

RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal filed for the 2026 legislative session would raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2029 and establish automatic annual increases tied to inflation beginning…

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Drunk Drivers to Pay Much More for Car Insurance in New Jersey Under Proposed Law

Drunk driving offenders hit with massive insurance hikes under new NJ Senate bill Trenton, NJ – A new bill moving through the New Jersey Senate would sharply increase mandatory automobile liability insurance…

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State board members ordered back to the table under new NJ Senate bill

Trenton, NJ – A newly filed bill in the New Jersey Senate would require members of the State Board of Education to attend meetings in person in order to be counted as…

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NJ man gets 55 years for killing dad with pole saw on Christmas Eve

Boonton Township man sentenced to 55 years incarceration for Christmas Eve murder BOONTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Morris County man will spend over five decades in state prison after being convicted of…

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Seaside stunner young grey seal crashes Holgate beach

Grey seal pup draws beach crowd at Holgate before being relocated for safety HOLGATE, NJ – A young grey seal pup resting on the beach at the southern tip of Long Beach…

Baltimore man arrested after pointing gun at two people during dispute

Baltimore man points gun at pair from window in late-night standoff BALTIMORE, MD – A 33-year-old man was taken into custody Saturday night after allegedly pointing a firearm at two people during…

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Murphy announces seventh round of medical debt relief, wiping out $16 million for 14,000 residents

TRENTON, NJ – Nearly 14,000 New Jersey residents will soon see their medical bills erased as Governor Phil Murphy announced the seventh round of the state’s medical debt relief initiative, abolishing almost…

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License and Registration Now Required for E-Bikes in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law one of the toughest e-bike regulation measures in the country, aiming to address a surge in accidents and fatalities linked to the…

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Toms River clerk breaks free as robber tries to bind her with zip ties

Smoke shop robbery suspect sought after zip tie attack in Toms River TOMS RIVER, NJ – Police are searching for a suspect who tried to restrain a female employee with plastic zip…

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$634K lottery ticket sold at NJ gas station

Somerset County ticket hits $634K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in Friday night drawing TRENTON, NJ – A lucky player in Somerset County is waking up hundreds of thousands of dollars richer after…

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DC cops shoot man who returned to club and charged officers with car

DC nightclub chaos ends in police shooting after suspect returns and targets officers with car WASHINGTON, DC – A dispute over a nightclub entrance fee escalated into a high-speed chase and an…

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